Don't Panic

running for the lineyou let your ankles intertwineas you're distracted by a thought that makes you scowlopposition presentthe coincidence unpleasantyour misjudgement is interpreted as foul

you haven't left the oven onyou haven't lost your keysbut you already let them devastate your treadyou shouldn't be distractedwhile your challenge is retractedfor the stripy man is showing you the red

your reputation's shotand your career's gone to potand you are known around the world as mister tripyour income's now a trickleand your lady's acting ficklethis is all all from just a momentary slip

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follow what the chemicalsare saying to your mindand your reaction to events will be volcanicprovidence may bringevents where crazy is the thingbut chances are it's in your interests not to panic

(don't panicno, don't panic)----

a shadow overheadfills you with paralysing dreadas you cast your eyes above to see the skyfor all the reassuranceof this sunny day's enduranceyou're reminded of the storms from last july

you're not the only one herewho would much prefer the sunbut there are those who are convinced that you are actingfor every time the word is saidyour face goes pale, your eyes go redjust saying "rain" will guarantee reacting

we all know how it feelsto feel what your countenance revealsbut listen here, my friend, anxiety's unduewhen things don't go your wayjust shrug it off - you'll be okayif you remember what it is you have to do

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the world is full of little thingsyou mustn't let annoyyou shouldn't worry about everything you seenever let it get to youthat horse may be from troy'cause either way, you're better offif you stay calmand follow me